PERMACRISIS? WHAT PERMACRISIS?

The Mercury Meter's debut album is an unapologetic smorgasbord of '70s and '80s vibes and a daring rebellion against playlist convention.

With lyrics and melodies that etch themselves into your memory, this album is a kaleidoscope of pop, rock, orchestral, folk and electronic elements, woven into a genre-defying tapestry.

And who's in on this ride? A global posse of session musicians. Vocals from LA's sun-soaked beats (and the Voice USA) as well as the outskirts of Birmingham (West Midlands, not Alabama), Brass sections from New York's urban pulse, Saxophones from Italy's romantic vistas and Northern England's grit, Piano and string arrangements from Ukraine (despite the war), Lead Guitar from the Spanish mainland and London and a Fiddle all the way from New Zealand, Oh and Drums from Addingham (Google it!). A collective pulse, a musical United Nations, proving that music has no borders. 

The factory responsible? George Tyreman's House Of Sound, nestled in the charming corners of Harrogate, England, is where the magic happened. Except for "On The Town" – that baby was sculpted by John Shepherd at Homefire Recording, in the same cosy Harrogate enclave.   

Who owns this trip? The Mercury Meter, of course. Ian Hughes-Guy and David McKendrick asserting their creative prowess and having a laugh in (and at) the process. Well, it sure beats Golf.

It'd be remiss not to catch the subtle reference in the album title. Now that Permacrisis has been declared 'word of the year' by the Collins English Dictionary, this is a respectful nod to Supertramp's revered album from 1975. And, the aura of Ken Scott's production influence hanging in the air—the experienced engineer maestro who just happens to be in the Harrogate neighbourhood... a coincidence, maybe?

You can judge. 

(And we know you will).